Schutt Sports Poll
Published on June 6, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
Little changed at the top of the Schutt Sports Top 12 Poll, with the Dallas Desperados and Georgia Force continuing to hold the top two positions. Dallas (12-1) received 19 first-place votes and 239 points from members of the Arena Football League Writers Association (AFLWA). The Desperados, who defeated the Philadelphia Soul 59-56, is home against the New Orleans VooDoo (4-9).
Georgia (11-2) took in one first-place vote and 217 points after beating the Columbus Destroyers 54-33. The Force visits the Austin Wranglers (4-9).
After being tied for No. 3, the San Jose SaberCats (10-3) now are in that position by themselves following a 59-52 victory over the Orlando Predators. San Jose is at the No. 9 Utah Blaze (7-7), which moved up three spots thanks to a 51-14 victory over the Colorado Crush.
The Chicago Rush (9-4) slid down a place to No. 4 after falling 50-47 to the Los Angeles Avengers. Chicago hosts the Grand Rapids Rampage (4-9).
The Kansas City Brigade (8-5) advanced a slot to No. 5 after downing Grand Rapids 66-53. Kansas City travels to No. 12 Columbus (6-7), who fell two spots.
Colorado (8-6), which dropped one place into a tie for No. 6, is off. Los Angeles (7-6), which gained three places to move into a tie with the Crush, is at the Arizona Rattlers (4-10).
Orlando (7-6), which slid down a place to No. 8, plays at the New York Dragons (5-8).
Philadelphia (6-7), which dropped two slots to No. 10, is at the No. 11 Tampa Bay Storm (6-7), which moved into the poll because of a 61-55 victory over New Orleans.
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1. Dallas Desperados 12-1 (19) 239
2. Georgia Force 11-2 (1) 217
3. San Jose SaberCats 10-3 204
4. Chicago Rush 9-4 166
5. Kansas City Brigade 8-5 162
T6. Colorado Crush 8-6 114
T6. Los Angeles Avengers 7-6 114
8. Orlando Predators 7-6 108
9. Utah Blaze 7-7 89
10. Philadelphia Soul 6-7 56
11. Tampa Bay Storm 6-7 50
12. Columbus Destroyers 6-7 31
Also receiving votes: New York Dragons 5, Nashville Kats 3, Austin Wranglers 1, New Orleans VooDoo 1.
Dropped out: New York Dragons (11).
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